By David Henderson
Those of you who read Don Boudreaux over at CafeHayek know that he often gives evidence that the average American is way better off than his/her counterpart in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. This is my story comparing now to the 1960s. I was talking to a California friend recently and we were both belly-aching about state and local governments' assaults on Californians' freedom. The biggest ones right now are the lockdowns. (Parenthetical note: Governor Newsom's new purple standard is...
This caught my eye: Taiwan kept borrowing costs unchanged and raised its growth forecast for the year in a rare display of optimism in a world grappling with the economic effects of the pandemic. The central bank’s decision to hold the interest rate reflects confidence...
In any analysis of government-imposed costs, it's important to remember that property taxes in New Hampshire are astronomical. So if you are a retiree with a low income and make few purchases, you are penalized if you like to live in a nice home. From my experience visiting there, nice and affordable housing is rare. Most of the dwellings are rather disappointing.
Lawrence , September 24, 9:05 am.